Example Sentences

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Rather than using the traditional stovetop cooking method, I steamed the grits in banana leaves, which gave them a thicker, shapeable consistency.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

Without going into too much detail, zirconium is a shapeable metal that's highly resistant to corrosion.

From The Verge • Mar. 2, 2022

He was more interested in the shapeable now.

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2017

Polyurethane, formed by combining liquid chemical compounds that expand and harden into a lightweight, shapeable solid, was dangerous to work with, especially in close quarters, but Mr. Sweet persisted.

From New York Times • May 30, 2015